As of July 17, 2026, New Jersey significantly expanded who qualifies for job-protected family leave, adding an estimated 400,000 workers to the...
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What is Covered by Connecticut’s Omnibus Workforce Law?
Connecticut just enacted one of the broadest overhauls of its workplace laws in years. Signed in May and largely effective October 1, 2026, the new...
Are Phone-Free Schools Becoming the New Standard Across the U.S?
Over the past decade, parents, educators, and policymakers have increasingly questioned how constant smartphone access is shaping the way children...
What is Required Under Secure Choice for NY Employers?
New York Secure Choice is a state-facilitated retirement savings program required organizations that do not have an employer-sponsored retirement...
New York’s “Trapped at Work Act”: What Do Employers Need to Know?
On December 29, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Trapped at Work Act,” signaling New York State’s firm stance against employment...
Is your Business Prepared for NYC’s New Safe and Sick Leave Rules?
New York City employers will soon need to comply with major updates to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA), which take effect on February 22,...
What is New York’s Increase in Unemployment Benefits?
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York had not changed since 2019, when it was set at $504 per week. As of October 2025, New York State...
What Best Practices Can Employers Adopt for Heat Safety?
With rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, employers are preparing for the hot summer season that is upon us. Employers in Maryland will...
Does Your Employee Handbook include New York’s Reproductive Health Law?
As of January 2, 2025, the Second Circuit’s decision in CompassCare v. Hochul has revived Section 203-E of New York’s Labor Law. The reinstatement...
What Do NYC Employers Need to Know About the New Lactation Policy Posting Requirement?
Beginning May 11, 2025, New York City employers will have to physically post and electronically deliver a copy of their written lactation room...
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